Read Acts 17:22—31
A popular song from years ago titles “From a Distance” envisions a world of harmony and peace. It says, “God is watching us from a distance”. Indeed God is watching us, but not from a distance, right in front of you, gazing at you with unbounded love in His eyes.
I think of the example of Brother Lawrence, who spent long years working in a kitchen washing pots and pans and repairing the sandals of other monks. He wrote: “As often as I could, I placed myself as a worshiper before Him, fixing my mind upon His holy presence.
That is our task as well. But we forget and sometimes need reminders of His presence. I have driven an old homemade nail into the shelf over my desk to remind me that the crucified and resurrected Jesus is always present. Our task is to remember to “set the Lord always before [us]” (Psalm 16:8) - to know that He is with us to “the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20) and He is not far from each one of us” (Acts 17:27).
Remembering may be as simple as calling to mind that the Lord has promised to be with you all through the day and saying to Him, “Good morning”, or “Thank you”, or “Help!” or I love you”.
Prayer:
Write down your prayer points in the space provided. Use today’s reading to help you get ideas.
Adoration:
Confession:
Thanks:
Supplication:
¥ Pray that God would be among you and your congregation and not at a distance. Pray that He would honour His Word and walk among you and be powerfully present among you.
¥ Pray that God would continue to provide the needs of Mustard Seed Orphanage. They need finances, provisions and people support. Ask your Lord to provide.
My Additional Prayer Points.
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